Can you tell by these pictures how my kids felt about the first day back to school? Why, yes….they WERE running and dancing their way to school. And I danced my way back home. The older girls were not quite so enthusiastic about first day of school pictures. For more inspiring photos, check: 5 Minutes…
Archives for August 2011
My Kitchen Remodel – From Outdated to Finally Finished
Our sadly outdated kitchen Our kitchen remodel started many years ago. Friends who have known me for a long time may remember the dizzying brown and yellow brittle linoleum on the floor and the dark wood paneling on the walls. The cabinets were an even darker shade of brown. Yes, my kitchen had not been…
Can You Make Money with This Thing? – Exploring Monetization Options
I am here in Vienna, Virginia speaking at Blog Paws 2011 about monetizing with Kelly Whalen and Leticia Barr This is the handout that we are using in our class (don’t you wish you were here? Can I make money blogging? There are dozens of ways that you can monetize your website, but not all…
Peanut Butter, Pinatas, and 40th Birthdays – Photostory Friday/ GMYBS
As of Wednesday this week, I am married to a 40 year old man. I feel so old. When CandyMan turned 30, I threw him a huge surprise party, which I pulled off flawlessly. It would have been a perfect birthday had he not just had hernia surgery a few days before. Number 4-0 seemed…
Bedwetting Question and Answer Session with NiteLite Panelist
The other day, I was able to speak with Meagan Francis, one of the NiteLite panelists, about bedwetting. Meagan Francis is a mother of five and the author of four books, including The Happiest Mom: 10 Secrets to Enjoying Motherhood. She writes about enjoying family life and motherhood for parenting magazines and her blog, thehappiestmom.com….
Everything Looks Better on Vacation – Wordless Wednesday
I am finally back home, and trying desperately to ease my way back into normal life while simultaneously preparing to speak at a conference this weekend and get the kids ready for the first day of school on Monday. I have consigned myself to the fact that there will be no “normal” for at least…
Featured: Governor’s House Inn Giveaway
What would you most like to be known for? I have sat in funerals before and listened to friends and family attending talk about the life of the person who has recently passed away. They share memories and talk about the person’s greatest attributes. Their kindness. Their service. The skills they passed on to their…
Time With the Girls – Photostory Friday GMYBS
It’s a girl’s week at my mom’s house. Two of my 3 sisters have been here all week, along with my mom and my oldest daughter. (oh, and my dad, two of my nephews, and three of my nieces) I love spending time with these girls. Aren’t they beautiful? I am still holding out hope…
dENiZEN Jeans by Levi
I used to enjoy wearing jeans. Then I had 5 kids. My body shape changed. My size changed. And jeans didn’t fit me the same way anymore. It has been a while since I have put on a brand new pair of jeans and felt instantly at home, but that’s exactly how I felt when…
My Sidewalk Picasso – Wordless Wednesday
The day before I left for my trip, AJ, my 6 year old, colored this on the sidewalk in front of our house. He included all the most important people – himself, his Dad, and Santa Claus. The nest day, a rain storm washed it all away before he could add his mama (do you…